Alma Cole Obituary
ALMA COLE
BILLIE COLE
NORTH MORELAND - Alma Jean Cole, 86, and Billie Cole, 86, both of North Moreland, died Saturday, October 19, 2013, and Sunday, October 20, 2013, respectively, at Community Hospice in Ashland, Ky.
Born on July 13, 1927, in Portsmouth, Alma was a daughter of the late Leo and Sylvia Fern Platt Lyons and was a housewife. Preceding her in death were a son, Ron Cole; sisters, Catherine Montavon, Lucille Jones and Mary Ann Karbula; a grandson, Ron Cole II; and a great-grandson.
Born on July 8 1927, in Wheelersburg, Billie was a son of the late Cecil and Ruth Pearl Daulton Cole, was a retired truck driver for Coca-Cola, and was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the James Dickey Post of the American Legion, Poage Masonic Lodge in Ashland, Ky., and a Shriner. Preceding him in death were his wife, Alma; a son, Ron Cole; a grandson, Ron Cole II; a great-grandson; and a brother, Glen Ray Cole.
Surviving Alma and Billie are three sons, David and Gregory Cole of North Moreland and Larry Cole of Alexandria, Va.; five daughters, Carolyn Cole and Betty Cole, both of North Moreland, Patricia (Bill) Howerton of New Boston, Linda Stout of Jacksonville, Fla., and Dolores (Robert) Ackerman of Ceredo, W.Va.; a daughter-in-law, Angela Cole of Franklin Furnace; grandchildren, Shaine David Cole, Ben Noel, Billie Jo Noel, Zachary Cole, Nathan and Christopher Scott Cole, Joshua Howerton, James, Jerry and Jason Stout, Christina Carter, Melissa Preece and Kevin Allen; and 16 great-grandchildren. Alma is also survived by a sister, Helen (Roger) Likes of Mansfield.
A Celebration of Their Lives will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the BRANT FUNERAL HOME IN SCIOTOVILLE with Rev. Sam Salyer officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Burial Park, with military honors for Billie conducted by the James Dickey Post. The family will receive friends of Alma and Billie at Brant's from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. A masonic service for Billie will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
To offer condolences visit www.brantfuneralservice.com.
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Lisa Boatman
October 26, 2013
so sorry for your loss.I know Alma and Betty Cole for a long time. Went to school with Betty Cole. Lisa Boatman,
Patty Howerton
October 26, 2013
Mom and Dad I love you and will miss you
Sharon Green
October 23, 2013
They will always be in my heart, especially your Mom!!
Cathy Elrod-Liddle
October 23, 2013
Hi all, This has to be a shocking time in all of your lives losing both your Mom and Dad. But several Elrods will be visiting the funeral home to show our love and support. Thinking of all of you with many many prayers.
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October 23, 2013
i remember your family as wonderful people and neighbors of my family on Rhodes Avenue. Rita Ashworth
Kathy McClurg Galford
October 23, 2013
Patty, I am so sorry for the loss of your parents. My prayers are with you, your brothers and sisters.
angela stevens
October 22, 2013
carolyn,I am so sorry for the loss of your parents,may God continue to walk with you thru this time,sending prayers and love to you and your family
Junior & Connie Spencer
October 22, 2013
So sad to hear of the passing of your parents.
marylin ottney
October 22, 2013
prayers for your Family
shirley JOYCE
October 22, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
After surviving cancer 29 years ago my blonde hair came in dark.
Linda Harris
October 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Carolyn. I remember you from Stanton Elementary School.Later we met again at a beauty shop in Sciotoville. I am praying for peace and comfort for your family during this difficult time. May God bless you. Linda Sweeney (Harris).
Danielle Haney
October 21, 2013
Truly sorry for your family's loss I don't know Alma or Billie but I do know Patty and Bill and my father-n-law lives across the street from Dave there son Just want to say that I'm sorry for your loss and God bless your family in your time of need.
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